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We received some feedback from a popular, average middle-aged surfer about his experience riding the Rays Orca.
We will introduce it with a few photos.
Even if you haven't considered the Rays Orca yet, this is a must-see!
Here you go!
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Do you all remember?
A report on "An ordinary middle-aged surfer tries out the new super small wave model."
Here I was riding a 5'4" Couch Potato with Love Surf rider Hiroki and a 5'8" Rays Orca, and to be honest the Couch Potato was in great condition, so I rode it all the time. I was having fun riding it until I got over the top of the Shonan reef. The only drawback is that people often ask me if I'm the guy from the Love Surf blog. The color stands out, so I can't do anything careless.
Speaking of the Rays Orca, I haven't ridden it at all since this test ride. During this test ride, the Couch Potato still had rocker, but the Rays Orca was almost completely flat. I have a habit of standing up front, so sometimes the nose would sink. I had a preconceived notion that it would be easy to pearl, so I ended up not riding it. Nishii-san said, "Of the 2013 Precebo models, the Rays Orca was the one that surprised me because it felt so good," but I thought, well, he's a pro, so he's not like an ordinary old guy. By the way, I've lost a little weight and am now at 68.5 kg.
However, Hiroki said
"This board might be better with a tri-fin. Also, make sure you put your back foot as far behind the tail as possible."
That was the only thing that remained in my head.
Then in July... a typhoon hit the Kanto region. My friends and I decided to go on a surfing training camp, but the wave forecast said it might be closed, so we were unsure which board to take. As expected, if the waves get really big, it'll be tough for a couch potato to dolphin through. So, I thought about what to do if a big one came... there were many options, but I decided, "Okay, I'll go with the Rays Orca. If it doesn't work out, I'll sell it to Mr. X, who said he wants it." Three days of love and death with the Rays Orca!!
Let me start with the conclusion.
I'm sorry, Rays Orca!!! I'll follow you forever!!!
When I arrived, the wave size was over my head according to the wave information. However, the set was about this size. I changed to try fins.
The sea was pretty empty. There were about five people out in the open. It was physically impossible to go long. If you got hit, you'd have to go out in the current from the side of the breakwater to get out. There were only a few people out in the open, and one of them was a skilled guy. I was using a 5'8" Rays Orca, but the rails were thin and the CL value was a little higher than the 5'8" Tablet, but the buoyancy felt exactly the same or even less. Dolphin was easy.
The set came... and I started paddling...
Wow. Takeoff is fast.
This is something that all older guys can say, but small waves are hard for me, but big waves are easy if I have guts. My body doesn't move as quickly as younger people, but the surface is wide in big waves, so I just need to move around a lot. The Raise Orca takes off quickly even on big sets, so I stand up slowly. This helps me decide on the position of my feet. Like Hiroki said, I step back and lower my back foot all the way to the back. It feels like I'm stepping firmly on the deck patch. But looking at the photo, it looks good even further back. (sweats)
Ohhh, it's going, it's going. A board without rocker can go really fast!! There's no resistance...
My friend took some photos for me on the shore, and I got a few in the photos. But it wasn't a set. Actually, when my friend came in after that, he caught a few big ones, but of course he didn't take any photos. (I regret it.)
Finn: I definitely prefer the try.
We took off lightly...
Run, run!!
Here we go...
Set!!! Here we go!!
Sorry. I'm just an average guy, so please forgive me. The nose isn't as wide as the Fish Quest, so it's easy to get up vertically. The tail is narrow, so it's easy to turn. And the rails are thin, so it's very easy to put in. At first glance, it looks like a loose board like a skating board, but when you try it out, it doesn't seem like that at all.
However, it's insanely good. The takeoff is quicker than with a tablet, so your stance is always set. Once your stance is set, pearling is no longer an issue (obviously).
The next day, the size was even bigger, but I was still riding with a lot of energy. It was like I was possessed by something... I think I'll use this when I go to Bali too. I can even ride Uluwatu (though I can't ride it when it's big lol), and I'm sure Balian and Medewi will be fun.
I'll say it again.
Rays Orca is amazing!! I'll be using it for a while, so please keep it up!!
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What did an average middle-aged surfer think of riding the Rays Orca?
It's helpful to hear that you can ride even with your head over the shoulder.
The board is designed to be thinner than the original LOST ORCA model, which is designed for ultra-small waves.
The riding feel is completely different, and the board has rails just like a normal board, so it's designed to handle big waves.
Nishii has been riding a 5'8" board recently and is doing well, so I recommend it.
For more information about Placebo's "LAYZ ORCA" model, please see this model introduction page.
You can also purchase it from our web store here.
http://www.luvsurf.co.jp/store/16021/
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